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🌱 Luck remembers Shirley Ann Larsen-Java-Kongshaug’s long, well-traveled life
Luck, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 3 min readHey there, Luck! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Luck remembers Shirley Ann Larsen-Java-Kongshaug’s long, well-traveled life
- Luck community mourns the passing of Curtis “Curt” Alan Johnson
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 71 and low of 44 degrees.
- Thursday: Showers late in the afternoon, temps: high: 72, low: 52.
- Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 79 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Shirley A. Larsen-Java-Kongshaug (leadericcpa.com) — Longtime area resident Shirley Ann Larsen-Java-Kongshaug spent her final Wisconsin years back in Luck, where she lived from 2014 until moving closer to family for care. Her obituary traces a life of service, travel, and close community ties across Frederic, Grantsburg, Oregon, and finally Luck, and notes that a family graveside service will be held at a later date. 
• Curtis A. Johnson (leadericcpa.com) — Luck residents are mourning Curtis “Curt” Alan Johnson, who died in town on May 7 after a life rooted in hard work, faith, and family. His obituary highlights his carpentry career, love of the outdoors, and deep devotion to loved ones, with a memorial service set for May 14 in nearby Siren.
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Exercise for seniors →
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Thursday June 4
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Golf: Boys Varsity vs. Cumberland Invitational (Away)
Unity SD Cumberland Golf Club
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Senior Awards Night
Unity SD Unity Performing Arts Center (PAC)
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Friends of the Library Regular Meeting →
Milltown Public Library, 61 Main St W, Milltown
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Softball: Varsity vs. Barron Double Header (Away)
Unity SD Barron High School
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Track & Field: Varsity vs. St. Croix Falls Meet (Away)
Unity SD St. Croix Falls High School
4:00 pm -
Middle School Spring Band & Choir Concert
Unity Performing Arts Center (PAC)
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Spring Band & Choir Concert
Unity SD Unity Performing Arts Center (PAC)
7:00 pm -
Strength & Balance Workout Class →
Milltown Public Library, 61 Main St W, Milltown
9:30 am -
Baseball: Varsity vs. Barron Double Header (Home)
Unity SD Unity High School Varsity Baseball Field
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Baseball: JV vs. Barron Area Schools Double Header( Home)
Unity SD Unity High School JV Baseball Field
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Golf: Boys Varsity vs. Barron (Away)
Unity SD Barron Rolling Oaks Golf Course
4:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Congratulations 2026 graduates🎉!
Graduation comes with big changes—new job, new place, new responsibilities. It’s also a good time to review your insurance coverage and make sure it… (Nextdoor )
- LifeWise Academy posted a job opening for Elementary Teacher in Luck. Apply here.
- Driveline posted a job opening for Master Merchandiser in Frederic. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Luck here.
🗞 Nearby News
New Richmond
- Area athletes shine at New Richmond Stan Barr Relays (hudsonstarobserver.com)
- Krumm Exteriors Supports St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity Following Recent Gala (usatoday.com)
- Carol Grams (seehafernews.com)
Barron
- The Internet Calls Melania Trump 'The Most Elegant First Lady' And 'Best Mom' As Clip Of Her And Barron Trump Goes Viral On Mother's Day: 'An Amazing Woman' (shefinds.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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